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NBA Sources Expect LeBron James To Sign With Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA sources NBC Sports has spoken with expect LeBron James to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers. James has played for the Cavaliers twice (2003-10, 2014-18). He’s the best player in franchise history and was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. James won two MVPs and one Finals MVP and made 10 All-Star teams and 10 […]
Minnesota Timberwolves Pursued Jaylen Brown, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Josh Giddey Before Getting LaMelo Ball
The Minnesota Timberwolves made a blockbuster trade this offseason, acquiring LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets. Charlotte traded Ball and Josh Green to Minnesota for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three future first-round pick swaps and three future second-round picks. The Timberwolves were aggressive in trade talks this summer, as before trading for […]
LeBron James Focused On Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers
LeBron James is focused on the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers as his next team, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves are still in the hunt as well. James has played for the Cavaliers twice (2003-10, 2014-18) and the Heat once (2010-14). He’s a two-time MVP […]
NBA Investigating 2nd Kawhi Leonard Sponsorship Deal As Part Of Aspiration Probe
The NBA is investigating a second Kawhi Leonard sponsorship deal as part of the Aspiration probe, according to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic. The blockbuster trade sending Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers back to the Toronto Raptors is on hold. The trade can’t be completed until the NBA finishes the Aspiration investigation. LAC allegedly […]
Paige Bueckers Earns First WNBA Western Conference Player Of The Week Award
DHJ Quick Take: Bueckers Claims First Career Player Of The Week Paige Bueckers earned her first career WNBA Player of the Week honor after leading the Wings to a 5-0 week, including a season-high 34-point outburst in front of a record Montreal crowd. ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers was named the WNBA’s […]
‘A Complete Performance’: Sergio De Larrea’s Double-Double Lifts Dallas Mavericks Past Memphis Grizzlies 96-88
DHJ Quick Take: De Larrea’s Late Threes Seal Mavericks’ Win Over Grizzlies Sergio De Larrea knocked down two fourth-quarter threes to help the Mavericks hold off the Grizzlies 96-88 in NBA Summer League play Monday, finishing with 16 points and 12 assists while directing Dallas’ offense down the stretch. LAS VEGAS — The Dallas Mavericks […]
Cavaliers, Heat, Warriors, 76ers, Timberwolves Continue To Be Leading Suitors For LeBron James
The Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers and Minnesota Timberwolves continue to be the leading suitors for LeBron James, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. James, 41, could make his decision this week. James has played for the Cavaliers twice (2003-10, 2014-18) and the Heat once (2010-14). He’s a two-time MVP and […]
Austin Reaves Signed $180 Million Deal To Give Los Angeles Lakers Financial Flexibility
Austin Reaves didn’t sign a four-year, $185 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer. It was actually a four-year, $180 million deal, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. “Reaves, who originally agreed to a four-year, $185 million extension with a player option on the final season, ended up inking a four-year, $180 million […]
Miami Heat Have ‘Strong Interest’ In Dallas Mavericks’ Klay Thompson
The Miami Herald reports that the Miami Heat have “strong interest” in Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson. Miami wants to add Thompson and LeBron James, who is an unrestricted free agent for the first time since the summer of 2018. “Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson, a five-time All-Star and the fourth-most prolific three-point shooter in […]
‘She Held Her Ground’: Li Yueru’s Interior Presence Against Kamilla Cardoso Fuels Dallas Wings’ Sweep Of Chicago Sky
DHJ Quick Take: Li Yueru’s Defense on Kamilla Cardoso Powers Wings’ Sweep of Sky Li Yueru posted her first double-double of the season and set the tone defensively as the Dallas Wings rallied from a third-quarter deficit to beat the Chicago Sky 96-91, closing out a season sweep of Chicago. DALLAS — Some matchups bring […]
‘We Stuck Together, Found A Way To Win’: Dallas Wings Rally Past Chicago Sky 96-91 For Fifth Straight Win
DHJ Quick Take: Wings Erase 10-Point Deficit to Sweep Sky The Dallas Wings used a 30-18 fourth quarter to overcome a 10-point deficit and beat the Chicago Sky 96-91 on Sunday, extending their winning streak to five games and completing their first season sweep of Chicago since 2014. DALLAS — The Dallas Wings outscored the […]
Dallas Wings Bring ‘Hottest Team In The League’ Energy Home To Host Chicago Sky
DHJ Quick Take: Wings Bring ‘Hottest Team in the League’ Energy Home to Face Sky The Dallas Wings return to American Airlines Center riding a four-game winning streak and a perfect road trip, looking to carry their record-setting Montreal momentum into a third meeting with the Chicago Sky. DALLAS — The Dallas Wings host the […]
‘She’s Been There, She’s Experienced’: Alysha Clark’s Championship Pedigree Shows Up For Dallas Wings In Montreal
DHJ Quick Take: Alysha Clark’s Championship Pedigree Shows Up for the Wings Alysha Clark scored a season-high 10 points, all in the fourth quarter, off the bench in the Dallas Wings‘ 108-95 win over the Toronto Tempo on Friday, and Jose Fernandez said the veteran forward’s value extends well beyond the box score. MONTREAL — […]
Luka Dončić ‘Pushed Hard’ For Los Angeles Lakers To Acquire Walker Kessler
According to Iztok Franko, Luka Dončić “pushed hard” for the Los Angeles Lakers to acquire Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz. The Lakers paid a steep price to get Kessler because Dončić wanted to play with an A-list center. “If Kessler was the franchise center Dončić wanted so badly, and from the people I’ve spoken […]
Andre Iguodala Wants To See LeBron James Play With Stephen Curry On Golden State Warriors
During an interview with Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Golden State Warriors legend Andre Iguodala said he would like to see LeBron James play with Stephen Curry next season. James is an unrestricted free agent right now and the Warriors are one of the teams he’s been heavily linked to. “Considering where they’re at in their […]
Dallas Wings, Toronto Tempo Draw Highest-Attended Regular-Season Game In WNBA History
DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings, Toronto Tempo Draw Highest-Attended Regular-Season Game in WNBA History A crowd of 20,996 packed Bell Centre on Friday for the first WNBA game ever played in Montreal, the highest-attended regular-season game in league history, as the Dallas Wings beat the Toronto Tempo 108-95 behind Paige Bueckers‘ 34 points. MONTREAL — […]
‘We’re Fighters’: Paige Bueckers Scores 34, Dallas Wings Beat Toronto Tempo 108-95 In First Montreal WNBA Game
DHJ Quick Take: Paige Bueckers, Wings Beat Toronto Tempo 108-95 in First WNBA Game Played in Montreal Paige Bueckers scored a season-high 34 points and the Dallas Wings rallied from a 13-point deficit to beat the Toronto Tempo 108-95 on Friday in the first WNBA game ever played in Montreal, in front of a record […]
Source: Victor Wembanyama Signs $252 Million Extension With San Antonio Spurs
Victor Wembanyama has signed a five-year, $252 million extension with the San Antonio Spurs, a source told Dallas Hoops Journal. The deal includes a player option in the fifth season. Wembanyama led the Spurs to the NBA Finals this year. Even though San Antonio lost to the New York Knicks in five games, the Spurs […]
Bam Adebayo Punches Tyler Herro At Las Vegas Summer League
Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo punched Milwaukee Bucks guard Tyler Herro at Las Vegas Summer League on Friday, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Adebayo and Herro were teammates on the Heat for seven years before Miami traded Herro to Milwaukee for Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason. According to Charania, Adebayo “approached Herro about comments […]
Teams Interested In LeBron James Sending Recruiting Voice Notes To Him Via Rich Paul
Teams interested in signing LeBron James are sending recruiting voice notes to him via his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. James is an unrestricted free agent for the first time since the summer of 2018 when he left the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Los Angeles Lakers. The […]
‘I Knew This Was The Vision’: Jessica Shepard’s Free Agency Diligence Is Paying Off In Dallas
DHJ Quick Take: Jessica Shepard’s Free Agency Diligence Is Paying Off Jessica Shepard said she did her homework before signing with Dallas in the offseason, talking to returning players, ownership, and the coaching staff before committing, and three months in, the results have matched what she was told to expect. BROOKLYN, New York — Free […]
Dallas Mavericks Officially Sign Tarik Biberović After Six-Team Trade
DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Officially Sign Tarik Biberović The Dallas Mavericks have completed the signing of forward Tarik Biberović, adding a proven European sharpshooter to a roster that finished among the league’s worst from three-point range a season ago. DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks officially signed free agent forward Tarik Biberović on Friday, closing out a […]
‘Our Guards Have Really Stepped Up’: Dallas Wings’ East Coast Road Trip Is Being Built On Defense
DHJ Quick Take: Wings’ Road Trip Is Being Built On Defense The Dallas Wings turned a 7-point deficit into a 16-point halftime lead Tuesday by holding the New York Liberty to 13.3% shooting in the second quarter, and Jessica Shepard says the turnaround starts with the guards. BROOKLYN, New York — The Dallas Wings turned […]
‘I Don’t Really Have A Favorite’: Jessica Shepard Ties For Second All-Time In WNBA Triple-Doubles
DHJ Quick Take: Jessica Shepard’s Triple-Doubles Reach Rare Air Jessica Shepard recorded her third triple-double of the season and fourth of her career Tuesday, tying Sabrina Ionescu for second all-time in WNBA history, and she remains the only player in the league with one this season. BROOKLYN, New York — No other player in the WNBA […]
‘He Plays So Hard On Both Ends’: Ryan Nembhard Details Morez Johnson Jr.’s Standout Two-Way Impact
DHJ Quick Take: Ryan Nembhard On Playing Alongside Morez Johnson Jr. Ryan Nembhard said he already loves playing with rookie Morez Johnson Jr. after the two shared the floor for the first time in a 101-90 Mavericks Summer League loss to the Golden State Warriors. LAS VEGAS — Ryan Nembhard shared the floor with Morez […]
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